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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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